Elgin Man Charged In Alleged Gang Robbery Out On Bond

A 23-year-old Elgin man charged with unlawful restraint in connection with a robbery was released after posting 10 percent of his $30,000 bond following a Tuesday court hearing, authorities said.

Carlos Villanueva of the 400 block of Prairie Street was charged Monday night, in what police said was the July 30 robbery of a 28-year-old former roommate.

The victim was tied up and gagged inside his apartment, in the 500 block of Stella Street, by several gun-wielding men who stole $200 and several pieces of jewelry, police said.

Police said they had been looking for Villanueva, a reputed gang member, since the incident. They arrested him about 3:45 p.m. Tuesday at an undisclosed Elgin location, said Elgin Police Gang Crimes Sgt. Brad Entler.

Villanueva was ordered to appear in court Oct. 8. Police on Tuesday still were seeking other suspects.